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Sierra Negra
Common name
Sierra Negra
Mezcal use
Wild mezcal agave in some regions
Producers
Rey Campero, Marca Negra, Maguey Melate, Gozona
Description
Sierra Negra spreads into a massive rosette that can reach around six to ten feet wide. Each leaf armed with teeth and a sharp tip.
Size
4.5-7 ft (1.37-2.13 m)
State
Oaxaca
Terrain
Arid to semi arid scrub and open woodland plus disturbed ground; commonly on rocky slopes and sandy sites; frequently cultivated
Species name
Agave americana